The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) is pleased to announce its 2025 Short Courses Programme. Four comprehensive courses will be offered: Executive Leadership Programme in Monitoring and Evaluation for Public and Private Sectors, Research Methodology and Report Writing, Data Management and Analysis, and Project Cycle Management. These courses are facilitated by experienced trainers using a hands-on approach. They are designed for a diverse range of professionals, including policy makers, analysts, programme implementers, consultants, monitoring and evaluation practitioners, government officials, ministry and district assembly staff, private sector professionals, NGO workers, researchers and
1. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME IN MONITORING AND EVALUATION FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS
Course Description
This is an intensive training that seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice in Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) in the public and private sectors. It covers the fundamental concepts and tools for monitoring and evaluating public and private sector development programmes and provides practical understanding into elements needed to design, build and implement effective monitoring and evaluation plans for strategic and effective management decision making in public and private organisations in Africa.
Duration: Mon., March 17 – Fri., March 28, 2025 (2 weeks)
Course Fee: GH¢6,800.00
Application Deadline: Mon., March 10, 2025
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND REPORT WRITING
Course Description
The course provides an overview of the entire research process from proposal development to writing of the research report. It includes the most current data collection and analysis techniques in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Duration: Mon., March 31 – Fri, April 11, 2025 (2 weeks)
Course Fee: GH¢4,800.00
Application Deadline: Mon., March 24, 2025
3. DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS
Course Description
This is an intensive course on basic principles and methods of data processing (data entry, cleaning and verification) and statistical data analysis applicable in various fields of study. The emphasis will be on the choice of method for a particular data set and interpretation of results.
Duration: Mon., September 8 – Fri., September 19, 2025 (2 weeks)
Course fee: GH¢5000.00
Application Deadline: Mon. September 1, 2025
4. PROJECT CYCLE MANAGEMENT
Course Description
This is a unique course, which provides practical knowledge and skills on how to effectively manage projects from inception through implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The course is taught by senior academics together with experienced project planners and monitoring and evaluation specialists. It also combines theory with computer-based software on Project Cycle Management. This programme will be extremely useful for professionals wishing to consolidate their knowledge of project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Duration: Mon, September 22 – Fri, October 3, 2025 (2 weeks)
Course Fee for participants - GH¢4,800.00
Application Deadline: Wed. September 15, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The full course fee which includes course materials, lunch and snack must be paid a week before the start of the course. A non-refundable fee of GH¢300.00 per course is payable to validate the registration. This fee will be deducted from the course fee upon full payment.
Payments should be made through the following options:
- Access payments via the self-service portal at GCB Pay https://gcbpay.gcbltd.com/.
- Visit any of the networked branches of GCB across the country to make payments via the GCB Eagle Pay platform.
For invoices, customised training programmes, more information and suitability of any of the courses for your needs, kindly contact:
The Short Courses Coordinator,
Tel: 057 769 9900 / 057 769 9902
Email: shortcourse.isser@ug.edu.gh
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